M8788 - Delivery costs for & & will not be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Delivery costs for & & will not be copied

What causes this issue?

Delivery costs for item &V2& of purchase order &V1& will not be included
in the document, as a negative moving average price of material
&V3& would occur if this item were to be posted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not allow a negative moving average price.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry in field <LS>Amount</>.
If you made a mistake, choose <LS>New entry</> and correct the
amount.
If your entry was correct, first acknowledge the message.
The document overview screen appears. The item in question is not
included on this screen.
For material &V3&, check
the stock value
(Environment -> Master data info -> Display material)
the PO history
(Environment -> Line items -> By material).
You may have to cancel previous postings (for example, due to goods
receipts that were valuated wrongly or a wrong price change) before
you can post the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8788 - Delivery costs for & & will not be copied ?

  The SAP error message M8788, which states "Delivery costs for & & will not be copied," typically occurs during the processing of a delivery or when attempting to copy delivery costs from a source document (like a purchase order or sales order) to a delivery document. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Cost Information: The delivery costs may not be defined or available in the source document. If the source document does not have any delivery costs assigned, the system cannot copy them to the delivery.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the pricing procedure or the condition types related to delivery costs. If the system is not set up to handle delivery costs correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow the copying of delivery costs. If the document type of the source or target document does not support this functionality, the error will occur.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: If the relevant data for calculating delivery costs is incomplete or missing (e.g., weight, volume, etc.), the system may not be able to determine the delivery costs to copy.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source Document: Verify that the source document (e.g., purchase order or sales order) has delivery costs defined. If not, you may need to enter the costs manually or ensure they are calculated correctly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the pricing procedure and condition types related to delivery costs. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the copying of delivery costs.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document types involved. Ensure that the document types allow for the copying of delivery costs and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  Complete Required Data: Ensure that all necessary data for calculating delivery costs is complete. This may include checking the material master data, vendor data, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  Manual Entry: If the automatic copying of delivery costs is not possible, consider entering the delivery costs manually in the delivery document.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to troubleshoot the issue directly in the system.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling delivery costs and related processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and delivery processes.